Center For Dental Restorations Team

Our team is led by Pamela A. MacPherson, DDS, FACP, the only female board-certified prosthodontist in San Diego County. Each team member at Center for Dental Restorations is dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care.

Victoria

Patient Coordinator/Office Manager

Victoria moved down to San Diego from Northern California in 2011 to enjoy this beautiful city she now calls home. Victoria enjoys all types of outdoor activities, especially hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her dog. She also loves music and enjoys going to see live performances.

Victoria joined Center for Dental Restorations in 2013. She graduated from San Jose State University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She loves that her job combines her dedication to customer service with the responsibilities of business management. Victoria assists new and existing patients with all aspects of their experience. This includes scheduling appointments, insurance verification/questions, explaining treatment plans, financing options, and any other assistance patients may need. She also keeps the team organized and ready to assist patients at any time through her role as office manager. Victoria’s favorite part of her job is watching patients leave with happy, healthy smile.

“I’m so lucky to be a part of such a great team! I am always so pleased when patients express how happy they are to have found us and can now feel comfortable and confident about their smile,” said Victoria.

Ashley

Dental Assistant

Born and raised here in San Diego, Ashley enjoys all of the activities this sunshine city has to offer. Some of her favorite things to do include hiking, snowboarding, cooking, and traveling when she can. She is also one of Michael Jackson’s biggest fans

Building on her 13 years of professional experience in customer service, Ashley is very excited to join as the newest member of the team. Ashley’s role is to assist both chairside and in the front of the office when needed. She primarily helps chairside to assist Dr. MacPherson during procedures, however, she acts as an all-around team player by helping with any other tasks that arise.

As she continues to learn more about dentistry, she understands dentistry is an art and a highly developed skill. “Dr. MacPherson is very detailed with patients and continuously stays on top of what’s happening in the dental world,” said Ashley. “She wants to make sure patients leave happy, and they do.” Here, patients know going to the dentist doesn’t have to be scary. To keep teeth strong and healthy, Ashley’s advice to patients is: “Stay informed about your dental health.”

Amber

Registered Dental Assistant

Originally from Central California, Amber grew up in Monterey but eventually made it beautiful San Diego in 1980. She has lived here in San Diego with her husband of 29 + years! She has 5 children and loves being able to spend time with her family. On her down time, Amber enjoys camping and wood working. She has knack for crafting some pretty awesome wood creations!

As of 2017, Amber carries twenty seven years’ experience as a Registered Dental Assistant. She graduated from Pacific College in 1989 and has enjoyed the continued education and experience she has been able to take in all of these years.

She is organized and efficient and really enjoys her profession as an assistant. “My favorite part of my job is educating and helping the patient to understand what possibilities may be in their future, and then making it happen, “said Amber.

Valeria

Registered Dental Hygienist

Not only is Valeria an all-star hygienist, she is also a co-owner of a local Coffee Shop in Mission Hills called Heartworks. She enjoys being a Barista and practicing her Latte Art and tasting coffees from all over the world. She also enjoys spending time with her Husband and dog, as well as hiking, traveling and hunts for good vinyl records.

As of 2017, this San Diego native carries sixteen years’ experience in the dental profession: twelve years as a dental assistant and five years as a dental hygienist. Graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Science: Dental Hygiene, she is dedicated to quality patient care, thoroughness, and gentle customer service. She is bi-lingual in English and Spanish, and takes pride in educating/coaching her patients so that they can manage and improve their oral health.

When she was a dental assistant she enjoyed working for Prosthodontists and is excited to be working alongside Dr. MacPherson.

“I am excited to join this wonderful dental team and help every patient with their dental and overall health”, Valeria feels strongly about the systemic connection with oral bacteria, and wants to help everyone with prevention knowledge.

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